How to Get a Broom in Hogwarts Legacy
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How to Get a Broom in Hogwarts Legacy
Tips for Broom Flying
The broom transforms how you experience Hogwarts Legacy’s open world — what took five minutes on foot takes thirty seconds in the air. Save up your first 600 Galleons specifically for the broom purchase, as no other early item improves your quality of life as dramatically. Once you have the first upgrade tier from Albie’s quests, open-world exploration becomes a genuine pleasure rather than a chore. Pair broom travel with fast travel Floo Flames for the most efficient route coverage when working through Merlin Trials and side quests across the map.
Frequently Asked Questions
⚡ Quick Answer
How to Get Your First Broom
You get your first broom by completing the main story quest «Flying Class» — Madam Kogawa’s flying lesson unlocks broom flight as a mechanic. Immediately after, head to Spintwitches Sporting Needs in Hogsmeade and purchase your own broom for 600 Galleons. This is typically one of your first major purchases and available within the first few hours of the game.
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Progress the main story until you unlock the «Flying Class» quest — it appears on your map with a broom icon. Attend Madam Kogawa’s flying lesson at the Quidditch pitch. This is a mandatory story quest that teaches you the broom controls and is required before you can purchase one.
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After completing the flying class, travel to Hogsmeade and find Spintwitches Sporting Needs — the broomstick shop located in the northeastern part of the village. Interact with the shop owner to browse available brooms.
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Purchase a broom for 600 Galleons. Several broom styles are available at different price points — all fly identically, the difference is purely cosmetic. Choose based on your preferred look. The Hogwarts House broom is a popular starting choice if available for your house.
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Equip the broom from your Tool slot in the gear menu. Press the assigned button (Triangle/Y by default) while outdoors to mount it. Hold the mount button to gain altitude — tap it to hover at your current height.
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Upgrade your broom by returning to Spintwitches and completing the broomstick upgrade quests from Albie Weekes. Three upgrade tiers exist — each increases top speed and acceleration. Upgrades require completing short broom trial challenges timed around the map.
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Broom flight is the fastest travel method once you’re comfortable with it — faster than running and significantly faster than walking. Use it to reach distant map markers quickly, especially across the open countryside between regions.
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Upgrade as soon as possible — the first upgrade is the most impactful, significantly increasing top speed. Complete the broom trial near Hogsmeade as soon as the quest unlocks from Albie. It takes about 5 minutes and immediately makes open-world travel much faster.
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Fly low for speed — staying close to the ground at low altitude allows you to maintain higher speed without the height restrictions that apply when climbing steeply. Skim the terrain for maximum cross-country velocity.
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Additional broom cosmetic variants can be purchased from Spintwitches as you progress — some are tied to story milestones or pre-order bonuses. All brooms have identical base stats before upgrades, so pick whatever appeals visually and invest in upgrade tiers for performance.
When does the Flying Class quest unlock?
The Flying Class quest becomes available early in the main story, typically a few hours in after you’ve been sorted and attended your first set of lessons. It’s a mandatory story quest so you cannot miss it — it will appear in your quest log automatically when the game is ready for you to complete it.
Can I fly inside Hogwarts Castle?
No — broom flight is restricted to outdoor areas. You cannot fly inside the castle, dungeons, or most indoor locations. The broom mounts automatically when you move outside and dismounts when you enter a building or indoor area.
Do different brooms fly differently?
No — all brooms have identical flight characteristics before upgrades. The three upgrade tiers from Albie Weekes improve speed and acceleration for all brooms equally regardless of which cosmetic variant you own. Choose based on appearance alone.
How do I upgrade my broom?
Return to Spintwitches in Hogsmeade after your initial purchase. Albie Weekes will offer broom upgrade quests that involve completing timed flying challenges at specific locations around the map. Complete each challenge to unlock the next upgrade tier. There are three tiers, each improving top speed and acceleration noticeably.